What You Need To Know

R E S E A R C H !

Find programs that seem to be of interest to you. Once you have found some programs, begin to look into the courses you will be studying your first year. If you do not like the courses, the program may not be for you and vice versa.

If you have questions we will try to answer them for you, but we cannot make decisions for you. It is your future and as such, you need to do what makes YOU happy. Make sure you are aware of the requirements.

Admission Requirements:1)Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)We have already reviewed your graduation requirements with you individually.Be sure to see guidance if you have any concerns about meeting the graduation requirements.

2)Gr. 12ENGLISH. The colleges will not usually differentiate between college level or university level courses.(No bonuses)​3)Each college program may have other specific requirements as well. Quite a few programs will require math and/or science as well. Do not assume that each program has the same requirements. Be sure to investigate the requirement for each school or program.

The Application Process:

RESEARCH! www.ontariocolleges.caMake sure you research the programs and schools that you are interested
in.DO NOT, wait until the deadline,
to begin researching programs that you are interested in.WE WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS, but cannot
make decisions for you.It is your
future and as such, you need to do what makes YOU happy.Make sure you are aware of the requirements.

Part A: To Research Programs:

1) Go to www.ontariocolleges.ca (OCAS website) 2)Select Programs 3)Type in the name of the program you are interested in. When you find the program that interests you, simply click on WEBSITE in order to view the website for that program.You can use the filters on the left to refine your search. Pay attention to the following:

Campus Location:

Wait Listed:

Open/Closed:

Competitive / Oversubscribed:

Many Schools have multiple campuses and programs may be offered at more than one location. Each campus is considered one choice.

If a program has too many applicants for the seats available, it will be shown as waitlisted after the deadline to apply has passed.

If a program is no longer accepting applications it is considered closed. Open indicates that they are still accepting applications. This is the case for many programs, even after the final date to apply. As long as it remains open you can still apply.

This type of program is extremely popular and cannot accommodate all the applicants. Whether a program was previously competitive can be determined by holding the mouse over the program name in the list. You can not apply to competitive programs after February 1, 2019. There is no way of knowing if a program is going to competitive or oversubscribed for the coming year. Apply on time. You can view a list of competitive programs at each college at the following link:Comeptitive Programs​

Part B:ApplyingWhen you are ready to apply, you must first create an account. 1)Select APPLY Now and it will prompt you to Sign Up for an account. 2)Follow the instructions.Username: Your email will act as your username in order to login.** Have your OEN # on hand when applying, although it should already be there.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 21, 2018

February 1, 2019

May 1, 2019

Date that we recommend you complete your application by.

Final date to submit your application to OCAS in order to be given equal consideration by the colleges. The system can and has crashed on the last day so do not wait until then. You can apply to non-competitive programs after this date, but you will not know if it is competitive or not until after the date has past.

Applicants must confirm their acceptance by this date.Accept earlier if you have the option.Offers made after May 1, may have a slightly different acceptance date.Read your letters thoroughly.

You must accept on line through the Ontario Colleges website. Make sure you receive confirmation of acceptance.

Fees & Restrictions:

You are allowed 5 program choices on your application, but only up to 3 choices at any one particular college. Rank them in order of preference.

Most of you will be applying for programs beginning August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020

Fee: $95.00 Payment Methods: Online: (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) Your application will not be processed until payment is received.Parents and students are encouraged to speak directly with representatives from each college. This can be done by visiting the COLLEGE INFORMATION FAIR.